FLORENCE, Italy (Reuters) – A brutal acceleration helped Dutchwoman Marianne Vos retain her road race world title on Saturday. The Olympic champion made her move in the steep ramp on the Via Salviati and never looked back, widening the gap to her rivals in the final four kilometers. Swede Emma Johansson took second place after […]

FLORENCE, Italy, Sept 28 (Reuters) – A brutal acceleration helped Dutchwoman Marianne Vos retain her road race world title on Saturday. The Olympic champion made her move in the steep ramp on the Via Salviati and never looked back, widening the gap to her rivals in the final four kilometres. Swede Emma Johansson took second […]

By Julien Pretot FLORENCE, Italy (Reuters) – Once again, Fabian Cancellara will start a one-day race with a big target on his back in Sunday’s elite race at the world cycling championships. Cancellara’s sheer power, combined with his ability on tough, short climbs, make him the clear favorite for the 272.3-km trek from Lucca to […]

By Julien Pretot FLORENCE, Italy, Sept 28 (Reuters) – Once again, Fabian Cancellara will start a one-day race with a big target on his back in Sunday’s elite race at the world cycling championships. Cancellara’s sheer power, combined with his ability on tough, short climbs, make him the clear favourite for the 272.3-km trek from […]

Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose is “way more confident” as he returns to the court for the first time in 18 months following knee surgery, and he said his main focus is leading his team to an NBA title.